- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Ullam Uruguthadi
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Dec 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic and playful song expresses the deep yearning and intimate desires of a woman longing for her beloved. Using rich musical metaphors such as pitch (shuruthi) and rhythm (thaalam), she poetically invites her partner to join her in lovemaking during the quiet night when the village sleeps. The lyrics capture her impatience and sensual awakening as night sets in. Through imagery of blossoming jasmine and overflowing honey, she describes the mutual exchange of love, passion, and emotional contentment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Aththai magan vanthaanae / Aththanaiyum thanthaanae”
The second consonant 'th' (த்) rhymes between 'Aththai' and 'Aththanaiyum'.
Extended Metaphor
“Paattu katchcherithaan / Thaalam thappaamaththaan paadu”
Intimacy and romance are metaphorized as a classical music performance requiring accurate beat and pitch.
Monaai (Initial Consonant Alliteration)
“Sangeetha sangathiyum santhosa nimmathiyum”
Repetition of the 'Sa' sound across words in the line ('Sangeetha', 'sangathiyum', 'santhosa').
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Trivia
The lyrics composed by Vaali utilize traditional Tamil folk tropes where romantic interest is addressed via maternal cousin relationships (Aththai Magan / Machchan), layering sensual romantic themes over classical musical terminology.
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